==Annuals, Hardy==.—­On light soils it will be safe to transplant these now; but on heavy land the risk is too great, and we advise waiting until February or March.  Lift the plants with as much soil attached to the roots as possible.

==Crocus==.—­Several flowers bloom in advance of, or as early as, the Crocus; but no other bulb of its own period can compare with it for brightness and effective colouring.  Plant during this month and November, in groups and patterns wherever there is a vacant plot and bulbs can be found to fill it.  Put them in at a uniform depth of about three inches.  Drills are easy to draw, and are better for the bulbs than the objectionable plan of dibbling.

==Cyclamen== seed may be sown again this month.  If properly grown, seedlings raised now will bloom splendidly next autumn.

==Ferraria==.—­See Tigridia, page 379.

==Gladiolus==.—­By the end of the month lift roots which have flowered, even if the stems are still green.  Label them, and hang in an airy place to dry.  A little later remove the foliage with a sharp knife.  Then lay out the roots for about a fortnight, and when ready store them in paper bags or boxes placed on a dry shelf, secure from vermin.

==Hollyhock==.—­In favoured districts and in light soil it will be safe to winter this plant in the open ground with merely the protection of a little dry litter.  But in damp adhesive land it is perilous, and a cold frame will afford the requisite protection until May returns.

==Hyacinth==.—­Considering the magnificent appearance of this flower, its culture is most simple.  Any fairly good garden soil which is not too damp in winter will grow it; and the bulbs may be planted in clumps or beds in any design or arrangement of colour that taste may dictate.  At six inches apart there will be a brilliant display, but the distance is quite optional.  The crowns of the bulbs should not be less than four or more than six inches below the surface; the greater depth will slightly retard the flowering.  When planted they will give no more trouble until the time arrives for lifting them to make room for other occupants.

==Hyacinth, Feather==, is an exceedingly beautiful border flower during May and early in June.  The stems are from nine to fifteen inches high, and carry flowers whose petals are cut into slender filaments.  It will grow in pots and in the open, in any soil which suits Hyacinths.  Plant a good number in each group.

==Hyacinth, Grape==.—­An interesting dark blue flower, which should be freely grown in mixed borders to bloom in April.  Singly it is useless; plant good-sized clumps in soil which answers for bulbs.

==Hyacinths, Miniature==, are the delight of children, in whose honour many of the varieties are named.  Except for their diminutive size, they are in all respects equal to their larger relations.  The culture in pots, glasses, and beds is similar to that advised for the full-sized roots, save that the planting in open ground need not be quite so deep, three inches of soil over the crowns being sufficient.